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“Trumpsters LIE and this is just another outlet that doesn't push against their LIES.”Read full review »
5674inCincy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/18
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“Just listened to the interview with Chip Roy, “rock ribbed conservative.” Tim Alberta asked pointed questions in a respectful way that elicited straight answers from Roy. This is exactly the kind of political discourse we need more of. Great job! I’m making Off Topic one of my regular go-to...”Read full review »
Wenzo81 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/18
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“I unsubscribed from this podcast after the Steve Scalise interview. The host let him blatantly lie with no push back at all. Scalise said the right was never violent, that it was a problem only on the left. He claimed that Democrats were paid to attack Trump supporters. He claimed the right never...”Read full review »
calliekitty72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/18
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“This new host lacks talent.”
VMStein via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/18
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“Tiresome democrat media podcast”
very funny and clever pod via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/16/18
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“Terrible podcast where guy just spouts bs. Don’t even waste the time downloading”
James16201 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/18
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“Isaac asks some good questions, but he interrupts the guest too much and focuses on small details too much. I just listened to the Mazie Hirono episode, and he asked a question about whether she thought Brett Kavanaugh was lying in his hearing about 6 different times.
Although I love the...”Read full review »
Patty2347 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/18
“Conceptually, a great idea for a podcast. In practice, very disappointing. It is hard to take Isaac Dovere seriously as a political journalist when almost everyone he interviews is obviously left-leaning and almost no one he interviews is obviously right-leaning. Bias.”
New EPL Fan 2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/18
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“Just listened to the Tony Perkins episode. I found it jaw dropping and my mouth was wide open for most of the episode. He seemed to be saying that as long as Trump goes along with their evangelical demands they will excuse anything. The man seems to be a crook and a womaniser, and shows no sign...”Read full review »
MissHol via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/28/18
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“I gave this episode with John Dean a 3. He deserved a 5 where the interviewer was condescending to John. This man lived Watergate and I lived through it during high school. Mr. Dean presents from what he’s lived and experienced and compares to the nightmare of the White House and president now....”Read full review »
jlw1974 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/18
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“Both interviews & interviewees are original & topics picked are insightful. Topics you haven’t expected but maybe thinking of wanting to ask these he selects!”
JohnnyMia1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/18
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“Great topics and interviewees - appreciate the in-depth chat on these people/issues. Isaac’s questions are good ones, but his style is this weird banter that makes me question if he’s talking sh** to them or flirting with them. Some playful/fun chat is nice, but let the guests speak and don’t...”Read full review »
Gaujot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/18
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“Good interview with Durkan but the host has way too much vocal fry by the host.”
B9090 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/18
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“And thanks for the intro to Delaney (did I get the name right?😀)”
527kevin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/18
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“Interviews with a nice cross section of leaders, entertainers, and thinkers. Conversational style with questions that generate thoughtful responses from guests rather than the banal fluff that we too often hear.”
Ken in AZ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/18
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“Isaac is a terrific interviewer, but when he starts finishing people sentences for them, it makes me crazy. And he does it a lot. Still— intelligent timely conversation. I recommend it.”
'Zonia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/18
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“When I saw that Jennifer Rubin was on the podcast I was anxious to hear what she had to say as I think she is one of the sharpest knives in the drawer. When the host kept verbally vomiting over her I turned it off. If there is one thing that disgusts me it’s people interrupting. We tune in to...”Read full review »
icelanterns via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/18
“Thank you Isaac Dovere! Your demeanor is respectful, you are smart as a whip, and you do indeed get the best guests. Whenever I see a new "Off Message" podcast is available, my day brightens :)”Read full review »
Illhuffnillpuff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/18
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“I really want to love this podcast. You have great guests and being backed up by Politico gives it legitimacy. My problem, the new host. Very condescending, interrupts too much, leads the convo away from interesting topics, etc.”
C05eden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/18
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“I’m excited about the lineup for this podcast and the content is good. Some important issues get covered. But I just listened to the Beto O’Rourke episode and the host really interrupted him a lot, often at times when I was closely listening to what Beto was trying to say. Sometimes the...”Read full review »
jadinmad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/18
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“This podcast started slow for me but the stream of interesting subjects being interviewed has really piqued my interest! Keep it up.”
gmoneyswag.com via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/18
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“Isaac Dovere has the most interesting guests! The conversations/interviews are warm and comfortable without digressing into trivialities. Isaac asks the questions I want answers to, and questions I haven't thought of yet. This is a great podcast (what I expect from POLITICO).”
Mary Margaret via ·
03/03/18
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“Isaac is a great interviewer. It seems like he does his homework, so he can discuss ideas and issues meaningfully with guests.Thanks for the interesting and informative show.”
CRoss67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/18
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“Excellent content, but host laughs rather mindlessly. Just a nervous habit, I’m sure, but it distracts from the seriousness of the content. Keep up the good work.”
Syntax Babe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/18
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“Love this podcast. Interesting interviews. Deeper thoughts than tv interviews can do. I look forward to this one. Thank you. Loved the new Governor Jersey I/v.”
Greetings from Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/20/18
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“I had to stop listening to this podcast about halfway through… Stop talking over your guest! If you just want a platform to express your own opinions don’t have any guests. It’s so rude and tiresome listening to the way you were treating Thom Perez during the interview. Bad form!”
Bonjamaste via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/18
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“I was taken aback by several long minutes of unabashed praise for Trump halfway through the Klepper interview.
He’s the most famous person in history? Are you kidding? Have you heard of Albert Einstein, Julius Ceasar, Isaac Newton, Gandhi? In America alone, he falls well below figures like...”Read full review »
seancassidy999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/18
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“Well worth your time.”
Mark. Galassini via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/18
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“Interview with John Dean was exceptional insight into then and unique perspective on now.”
AmyFun28 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/02/18
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“Isaac tries but man it’s hard to hear his voice and some of his questions make me cringe. At least he’s had good guests lately. That’s why he get 3 stars. Glenn gets 5 stars.”
Ramon Valle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/17
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“I listen to Preet's podcasts every time they come out. Thank you for helping to show Preet in a slightly different way. He is definitely more irascible and combative (in what I thought was a joking way) than I have heard him on his own podcast. Thanks for your very insightful interviews.”Read full review »
x3steffi22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/17
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“I could only take about 15 minutes of this smug drivel before I had to turn it off.
Have these people ever stepped foot outside of their pretentious big-city lives of meaninglessness? The host is an entitled do-nothing with all the typically "correct" views for the University staff...”Read full review »
Mi General14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/17
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“It's hard to believe this is a professional podcast with the horrible sound quality. The host sounds like he's laying in bed while the guest is inevitably speaking at a normal volume which makes for constantly playing with the volume. Annoying, especially because they do have some very...”Read full review »
Aec6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/17
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“When Thrush was the interviewer, this podcast was fantastic. He had an unbelievable ability to connect with his guests and humanize them, no matter who they were. The new interviewer does not have that skill and it shows. This podcast, once a truly unique listen, has become just like any other...”Read full review »
Bob 1234567890 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/17
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“I was expecting a fair and balanced pod cast but it's mostly propaganda. The host doesn't hasn't ask the hard questions you will want in a podcast. Unsubscribing”Read full review »
SlimCed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/17
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“Please come back Thrush! I love your political insight and the ease at which you disarm politicians and the like, making them seem as normal as can be!”
Cbcahc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/02/17
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“These are fascinating, meaty, incisive interviews that explore the core beliefs of political (+ a handful of journo) superstars from Roger Stone to David Brock. I started listening to this podcast after the election, and Glenn Thrush basically restored my faith in journalism. He humanizes and...”Read full review »
Emmindspring via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/17
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“I wonder what the future holds for this one with Glenn going to NYT.”
GerryTaylor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/17
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“Probing, articulate interviewer of true bts power players. Thrush doesn't take himself too seriously and he gets his guests to meet him there and be real. Current favorite.”Read full review »
TDunlop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/16
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“I knew nothing of Glenn thrush only a few months ago, but then somehow heard the Obama interview. That one didn't impress me very much, but now the podcast was on my radar. And the title certainly intrigued me. Thrush usually starts off in a self referential manner, always highlighting his...”Read full review »
Sethymo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/16
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“I've enjoyed any number of Glenn's podcasts during this "silly season" and post- but none more so than Maggie Haberman. An extraordinary intelligent political observer, I felt the exchange between interviewer and subject was candid, free-flowing, honest and insightful, even when...”Read full review »
Halifax NS via Apple Podcasts ·
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11/29/16
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“Sounds like he is constantly sucking on hard candy when he speaks. Not bad. I run it through an auto dictation program and play it back in the simulated voice of my choosing.”
C3534564345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/16
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“What a shame. This has great production value. It also has interesting perspectives. Unfortunately, the contributors cite probable false statistics and multiple fake news sources. When honest dissent is needed, this podcast fails to deliver.”
Demosthynes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/16
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“Wide ranging on many issues with a single guest. Very informative.”
f00l1sh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/16
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“I appreciate the frank and pragmatic discussion of politics that happens on this show. Glenn has a talent in the art of the long-form interview that is matched only by Howard Stern. He is able to pull things from his guests that no other journalist is capable of. Truly one of the greats.”
Austin DC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/16
“Glenn Thrush interviews major figures in politics. Fascinating listening.”
Dzintra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/16
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“The off-message podcast is hit-or-miss with definitely more hits than misses. For example his interviews with Tony Blair, Jeff Roe and Jeff Weaver were fantastic. Wasn't a fan of the interviews with Neera Tanden as well as with Michael Che & Colin Jost. Should definitely check it out”Read full review »
IrishPat1591 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/16
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“Love this podcast, but this week's episode on SNL actors's take on Trump and Clinton was great! More like this! A different take on this election that was husterical!”Read full review »
Karlie4675 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/16
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“I first picked this podcast up for a reason I can't even remember at the start of 2016 and I've been hooked every since.
The reason I hate it is because it's not on enough, I find myself refreshing the feed to often waiting for the next episode generally to listen to people who I...”Read full review »
Velleity65 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/02/16
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“Interesting conversations with insiders”
Back seat pilot via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/30/16
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